Barrie Truman
New Zealand football manager
About Barrie Truman
Born 1936. Barrie Truman is a New Zealand association football player and association football coach.
Barrie Truman is a football (soccer) coach who managed the New Zealand national team. Truman first took charge of the New Zealand side in June 1970. New Zealand won 20, drew 13 and lost 16 of his 49 games in charge.
Early life and education Prior to being appointed as New Zealand coach, he was a member of The FA's staff Coach in 1967, having studied for a Diploma in Physical Education at Loughborough University and an Advanced Diploma at the University of Leicester. He emigrated from the United Kingdom to New Zealand in 1970.
Achievements New Zealand national team OFC Nations Cup winner: 1973 Wellington United New Zealand National Soccer League winner: 1981, 1985 Miramar Rangers Chatham Cup winners: 1992
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Who is Barrie Truman?
New Zealand football manager
When was Barrie Truman born?
Barrie Truman was born in 1936 in Market Bosworth.
What is Barrie Truman's occupation?
Barrie Truman is an association football player and association football coach.
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Barrie Truman is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barrie Truman. https://biography.guide/barrie-truman/
MLA: "Barrie Truman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barrie-truman/.
Chicago: "Barrie Truman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barrie-truman/.
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